South Africa’s graduate professionals are more stressed by their families than any other reason, including financial commitments or their occupation. This is according to a recent survey of nearly 3 000 of Profmed’s graduate professional members on the levels of stress facing this demographic. According to Graham Anderson, Principal Officer and CEO of Profmed, the […]

The South African private healthcare industry is currently facing a number of challenges, not least the escalating cost of healthcare. However, there is a rare opportunity to tackle this problem head on with the launch of an inquiry by the South African Competition Commission into the healthcare industry. It is hoped that the investigation into […]

As an undergraduate or honours student who has been studying four years or more towards your qualification, it is clear that you are committed to ensuring you make the best possible choices for yourself. By investing in yourself, you are making sure that you have access to bigger, better and brighter things – and one […]

The year-end summer season in South Africa is one of the most enjoyable times of year, but feeling ill can ruin even the most festive of holidays. “Often, the overindulging, late nights and too much sun on your holidays can effect on our long and short term health,” says Graham Anderson, Principal Officer and CEO […]

The Chronic Disease Initiative for Africa (CDIA) recently reported on the poor management of chronic and lifestyle diseases in South Africa at large, explaining that many are failing to receive proper treatment. This is often due to lower income groups having minimal access to state-funded medical care and facilities. However, many individuals who are currently […]

South Africa needs to establish an independent body to manage organ donation, which is not associated with any hospital or private healthcare group, to ensure that the process remains fair and strict protocols are adhered to. This is according to Graham Anderson, Principal Officer at Profmed, the medical scheme catering exclusively to graduate professionals, who […]

Thousands of new mothers feel overwhelmed during the first few months after giving birth, with many suffering in silence because their postnatal depression goes untreated. Early diagnosis and quick access to treatment of this condition is crucial – both for the mother and the family’s health, but also to manage long-term medical costs. Graham Anderson, […]

Breast cancer is arguably the most frightening of the dread diseases, and while genetics contribute to this unregulated cell growth, there are many lifestyle contributors – the most significant of which is smoking. This is according to Graham Anderson, Principal Officer of Profmed, the medical scheme catering exclusively to graduate professionals, who says breast cancer […]

With the Department of Health making significant strides in delivering services that meet the basic needs of all South Africans, the restructuring of the management system of public hospitals may be the next logical step towards achieving even greater results. According to Graham Anderson, Principal Officer of Profmed, the medical scheme catering exclusively to graduate […]

South Africans should take preventative action and get vaccinated against the flu virus as soon as possible. “The highly contagious swine flu was especially severe in the Northern Hemisphere with California reporting 243 deaths, of people all under 65 years old. These viruses are not just a concern for children and the elderly – but healthy individuals […]